Legal Advisor

2 weeks ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd Full time

WHO WE ARE


Operating in multiple African countries, with over 200
quick-service restaurants (QSR), Hungry Lion strives to provide high-quality products at affordable prices in a modern fast-food environment.

We are a young, fun, dynamic, and GROWING company full of opportunities with little to no corporate politics.

Our mandate is to enlist intelligent, creative, and hard-working people who are prepared for a challenge and want to be part of building something EXTRAORDINARY.


THE OPPORTUNITY
We have an opportunity for an admitted attorney to join our team as a
Legal Advisor.

The purpose of this position is to ensure the achievement of the strategic imperatives of the company and associated companies, by providing legal advice and opinions, drafting commercial contracts, litigation, and Intellectual Property management.


DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Fulfill a legal advisory role on all legal matters, including but not limited to leases, commercial transactions, property purchases, crosscountry agreements, negotiations with suppliers and unions, etc.
  • Provide legal opinions on legislation and common law as far as it relates to business activities.
  • Advise the business on all aspects of IP and trademarks.
  • Manage IP infringement issues and lead or support prosecution.
  • Formulate litigation strategy to manage and assist in the company's litigious matters.
  • Monitor ongoing litigation and liaise with external legal advisors, where necessary.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate terms of complex commercial lease and finance agreements.
  • Ensure business compliance with relevant legislation in countries of operation, including but not limited to the Companies Act and Regulations, POPIA, NCA, CPA, LRA, BCEA, etc., and similar legislation in other countries.
  • Research of legislation, regulation, and the general laws of the countries in which the business has operations.
  • Contribute to the appropriate management of legal risk and compliance within the business.
  • Keep abreast with relevant legislation to build international knowledge of African countries and ensure that all stakeholders understand the implications.
  • Provide support across the business in disputes.

REQUIREMENTS

  • LLB degree.
  • Admitted attorney with 2 years of postadmission experience in commercial practice.
  • Good working knowledge of company law with the ability to draft corporate documents and commercial agreements involving leases, franchise arrangements, and supply terms.
  • Working knowledge and experience in trademarks and IP.
  • Experience in Trust Law and Succession Planning.
  • Litigation experience.
  • Knowledge of credit and collateral/security agreements and arrangements.
  • Knowledge of labour laws in RSA and various countries.
  • Relevant legal experience in QSR or retail preferred.
  • A strong interest and curiosity in corporate transactions and company legislation.

COMPETENCIES

  • Resilience and stress tolerance.
  • Conscientious, reliable, motivated, and a selfstarter.
  • Adhering to principles and values.
  • Analysing and researching.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Delivering results.
  • Coping with pressures and setbacks.
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
  • Good communication skills and teamwork.
  • Innovative thinking and problemsolving abilities.

_ Closing date:
Thursday, 23 February 2023_
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